Description
For fans of Diana Gabaldon and Philippa Gregory courtly rivalry and intrigue
1613 King James sixth of Scotland first of England son of Mary Queen of Scots has unified both countries under one crown But the death of his eldest son Henry has plunged the nation into mourning as the rumours rise the prince was poisoned
Andrew Logans heard the rumours but hes paid them little heed As one of the Kings Messengers he has enough secrets to guard including his own In these perilous times when the merest suggestion of witchcraft can see someone tortured and hanged men like Andrew must hide well the fact they were born with the Sight
Hell need all his gifts though when the king sends Andrew north to find and arrest Sir David Murray once Prince Henrys trusted courtier and bring him a prisoner to London to stand trial before the dreaded Star Chamber
A story of treachery betrayal and love
Praise for The Vanished Days
Fascinating and immersive I love a novel that deals with the many ways in which people keep their secretsDIANA GABALDON
A hugely engrossing book and a complete world createdIAN RANKIN
The Vanished Days is an absolute tour de force of historical storytelling tender and dramatic gripping and authentic Kearsley manages effortlessly to balance the epic sweep of the drama with telling moments of gentle characterization all delivered in pitchperfect style I thoroughly enjoyed it a perfect escape in these dark daysJANE JOHNSON author of The Salt Road and The Tenth Gift
An engrossing and deeply romantic novel of Scotlands Jacobite rebellionRACHEL HORE
This novel tells of a tender love story set amid the Jacobite rebellion For readers unfamiliar with the twists and turns of this period of Scottish history author Kearsley provides a helpful map along with rich details of the protagonists Courage in this era lies not in acts of heroic daring but in steadfast pursuit of truth and justice Perfect for fans of Diana Gabaldons Outlander WOMAN amp HOME
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